recession

/ɹɪˈsɛʃn̩/
noun
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Definition

1

a time when the economy shrinks and jobs are lost

The recession caused many people to lose their jobs.

2

the act of moving back or withdrawing

He felt a recession of his hand from the hot stove.

Synonyms

downturn slump decline

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